Atty. Philip S May

Atty. Philip S May

Mr. Philip S May is a lawyer practicing equity, fixed income, stock loan and prime brokerage.

Washington Washington 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (771) 717-2671 Book Appointment

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Philip S May is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in English Solicitor (1991), Hong Kong Solicitor (1997), New Jersey (2014), and New York (2015). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Philip S May is a lawyer practicing equity, fixed income, stock loan and prime brokerage
  • Philip has been licensed for 35 years
  • Philip practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Philip S May's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Philip S May has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
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Bar Admissions

English Solicitor
Admitted: 1991
Hong Kong Solicitor
Admitted: 1997
New Jersey
Admitted: 2014
New York
Admitted: 2015
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2017

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